Maintenance Technician

Aerotek; Pontotoc (MS); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a maintenance technician for a direct hire in Pontotoc, MS. The company will consider entry-level candidates with maintenance schooling who are eager to learn preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair in an industrial manufacturing setting.

You will perform scheduled maintenance, read schematics, assist with parts inventories, and collaborate with the plant manager to set daily priorities, while following safety procedures.

Qualifications

• 13+ years of maintenance experience in industrial or manufacturing settings.
• Hands-on maintenance technician in production environments.
• Strong troubleshooting for mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance on production machinery.
• Experience with electrical troubleshooting including 3-phase power.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Knowledge of safe repair practices and safety procedures.
• Ability to oversee repairs and coordinate with plant leadership on priorities.
• Willingness to work extended hours during downtime.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on production equipment to reduce downtime.
• Maintain inventory of parts and supplies for maintenance.
• Use data from equipment records to anticipate issues and prevent problems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems and plan repairs.
• Oversee repairs, ensuring work is safe and correct.
• Collaborate with plant leadership to set daily maintenance priorities.
• Document and update maintenance procedures for equipment.
• Order parts needed for repairs in a timely and cost-effective way.
• Repair machines following safety procedures and company standards.
• Verify that equipment is ready to support production.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Read electrical schematics

Read mechanical schematics

Extended hours availability

Education

Maintenance schooling

Tools

CNC router maintenance

3-phase power experience

Welding basics

Job description

Direct Hire - Will consider entry level candidates with maintenance schooling

Job Description

This role focuses on keeping production equipment operating safely and efficiently through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair in an industrial manufacturing environment. You will maintain and improve machinery performance, support production uptime, and collaborate closely with plant leadership to prioritize and complete daily maintenance needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on all production equipment to reduce downtime and extend machine life.
• Maintain an appropriate and organized inventory of parts and supplies required for equipment maintenance and repair.
• Use data analysis from equipment and maintenance records to anticipate issues and help prevent future problems.
• Create and implement measures to minimize breakdowns and repairs, including performing quality checks on all machinery, tools, and equipment.
• Troubleshoot problem areas on mechanical and electrical systems and develop clear, actionable plans to repair or replace necessary parts.
• Oversee and perform equipment repairs, ensuring work is completed correctly and safely.
• Collaborate with the plant manager and production leads to determine and execute daily maintenance priorities.
• Assemble, document, and update operational and maintenance procedures for new and existing equipment.
• Order parts and materials needed for repairs and maintenance in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Repair machines in strict accordance with safety procedures and company standards.
• Verify that all equipment is in good working order and ready to support production requirements.
• Respond to extended hours and plant downtime situations as needed to restore equipment operation.
• Perform additional maintenance tasks and projects as assigned by the plant manager.
• Interpret machine codes and diagnostic indicators to identify potential issues and guide troubleshooting.
• Read and work from electrical and mechanical schematics to diagnose and repair equipment.
• Perform basic welding tasks as needed to support equipment repair and maintenance.

Essential Skills

• 13+ years of experience working in industrial or manufacturing maintenance.
• Hands-on experience as a maintenance technician in a production environment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for mechanical and electrical systems, including industrial equipment.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance on a variety of production machinery.
• Experience with electrical troubleshooting, including working with 3-phase power.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics for electrical and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of safe repair practices and adherence to established safety procedures.
• Ability to oversee repairs and coordinate with plant leadership on maintenance priorities.
• Willingness and availability to work extended hours during plant downtime or shutdowns when needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with CNC router and optimizer maintenance is highly desirable but not required.
• Ability to use data analysis and machine codes to diagnose issues and plan maintenance.
• Basic welding skills for equipment repair and fabrication.
• Comfort working in an industrial, non-climate-controlled environment with dust, sawdust, and wood chips.

Why Work Here?

You will join a smaller, supportive team with a great culture where people trust you to do your job without constant micromanagement. The environment is somewhat quiet, allowing you to focus on your work. The company provides paid shutdowns during major holidays, such as Thanksgiving, and maintenance team members often have opportunities to earn additional hours during these periods while performing preventive maintenance and upkeep.

Work Environment

The role is based in an active production facility that is non-climate controlled and can be dusty and dirty, with exposure to dust and dirt. You will work around industrial machinery and equipment, following appropriate safety procedures and wearing suitable work attire for an industrial maintenance setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Pontotoc, MS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45760.00 - $45760.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

dental, vision, medical insurance & life insurance

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Pontotoc,MS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.